Michael Jackson(August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was known as the “King of Pop”. He is considered the most successful artist and entertainer of all time by the Guinness Book of World Records. With the Jackson 5 in the mid-60s and his solo career which began in 1971 he charted music for four decades. His videos for “Thriller” “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” helped launch MTV and videos as an art form. Clara Wieck Schumann (September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896) was one of the most famous pianist of the Romantic era. She married Robert Schumann and helped popularize his works along with the works of Brahms and Mendelssohn. She raised her 7 children and supported her family. Her compositions were not recognized until after her death. ..Yo Yo Ma (October 7, 1955) American celloist, orchestral composer. Considered to be the most famous celloist of the modern era. Yo Yo Ma has won many Grammys for his recordings of classical, jazz and music for motion pictures.
John Phillip Sousa (November 6, 1854 - March 6, 1932) Known as the "March King" wrote most of the most famous American marches including "Stars and Stripes Forever". Leader of the marine corps band for many years, and developed the marching tuba known as the "sousaphone
Brenda "Lee" Tarpley(December 11, 1944) One of rock and roll's first female teen idols, Brenda had 37 hit records in the 1960s. Her First number one hit, "I'm Sorry" was recorded in 1960. One of her earlier recordings, "Dynamite", was the inspiration for her nickname, "Little Miss Dynamite". She was only 4ft. 9. She also recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree".
Gene Krupa(January 16, 1909 - October 16, 1973) was a famous "Chicago jazz" drummer who is credited for establishing "drum set" playing as we know it today.
Clara Wieck Schumann (September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896) was one of the most famous pianist of the Romantic era. She married Robert Schumann and helped popularize his works along with the works of Brahms and Mendelssohn. She raised her 7 children and supported her family. Her compositions were not recognized until after her death.
John Phillip Sousa (November 6, 1854 - March 6, 1932) Known as the "March King" wrote most of the most famous American marches including "Stars and Stripes Forever". Leader of the marine corps band for many years, and developed the marching tuba known as the "sousaphone
Brenda "Lee" Tarpley (December 11, 1944) One of rock and roll's first female teen idols, Brenda had 37 hit records in the 1960s. Her First number one hit, "I'm Sorry" was recorded in 1960. One of her earlier recordings, "Dynamite", was the inspiration for her nickname, "Little Miss Dynamite". She was only 4ft. 9. She also recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree".
Gene Krupa (January 16, 1909 - October 16, 1973) was a famous "Chicago jazz" drummer who is credited for establishing "drum set" playing as we know it today.